The Exiles time has come. They will reopen the portals, bringing a new era of chaos to the universe. Not if our team of heroes can stop them. Shrina with her dragon powers, Trent with his light, and Espinoza with his bloodbag companions. As their paths bring them together, it's up to them to keep the rest of the universe from becoming enslaved by the Exiles. Our Marines might have found new friends in strange places, but can they be trusted? Will rebel factions win in their refusal to accept help from Earth? The fourth book in the Ascension Gate series. Perfect for fans of Mass Effect, Stargate SG-1, and Pern.